Netcom Engineer

Role Overview

• You will own the end-to-end configuration, maintenance, and delivery of the VSCS Excel sheets and databases to VOME.
• You will ensure that this critical data is perfectly formatted and optimized for seamless integration with the plant’s eCATS, serving as the single source of truth for end-of-line vehicle programming.
• By proactively aligning stakeholders, you will resolve conflicting requirements and ensure that all engineering changes are fully prepared, validated and approved before they are scheduled for plant deployment.
• As the resident subject matter expert, you will provide authoritative, technical guidance to engineering teams on how to design their software configuration and diagnostic logic.
• You will lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts when database anomalies or software compatibility issues are identified.
• You will establish and execute rigorous quality assurance protocols to validate the VSCS Excel deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software, Information Systems, or 5+ years of relevant industry experience in product development or automotive engineering.
• Experience in automotive electrical engineering, with a strong grasp of vehicle electrical architectures, multiplex communication protocols (such as CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet), and diagnostic standards (like UDS/ISO 14229).
• Proven experience working with VSCS and eCATS frameworks, paired with advanced database management skills.
• You must possess advanced Excel capabilities (including complex formulas, software development languages, and data validation techniques) You must understand how configuration data translates into plant-floor diagnostic and flashing routines, ensuring that the files delivered to VOME are structured perfectly for eCATS execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical reviews, align diverse stakeholders, and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• You will act as the central bridge between Product Development (Engineers, Feature Owners) and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience designing, analysing, or troubleshooting complex configuration and diagnostic logic.
• A meticulous approach to data integrity with experience establishing or executing rigorous quality control processes. You must have a proven track record of managing high-risk deliverables where precision is paramount.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills; ability to influence without formal authority and align teams toward common release and validation outcomes.
• Ability to interpret code and logs to aid in issue resolution.
• Experience with defect management systems (e.g., JIRA) and documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence).

Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Extra days leave
• Discounted Vehicle lease schemes
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities
• Opportunities for growth and personal development through external/internal training programs
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer Days